Re: Opinions on GSInet DSL and/or Actiontec DSL modem/router products
FYI, I placed my order for GSInet DSL Wednesday, picked up the modem/router and signed the agreement Thursday, and Dunbarton Telephone was out today (Friday) to hook me up. All in less than 48 hours! Can Verizon even come close to that? As mentioned, static IP address and no reverse DNS. I see that MV.COM has a webpage regarding some of their services needing reverse DNS: http://www.mv.com/mv/enh/userinfo/policies/revdns.shtml Here's hoping I don't run into any problems. Thanks for the feedback. Larry ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: Opinions on GSInet DSL and/or Actiontec DSL modem/router products
I've used GSInet DSL since it became available (about 3 years, IIRC). I've had various speeds from 128k to 1.5Mbps. Pros: * Service has been reliable. I don't recollect any interruptions at all. * Static IP. * No restrictions on any traffic. * Never had any problems with DSL modem. (Note: I don't have a router/modem, just modem.) * The DSL modem I have appears transparent to me. I plug in any piece of equipment and set IP and I'm done. (I used to have a cable modem and had to jump through hoops to change network cards.) * No client software or special configuration. Cons: * No reverse DNS for IP numbers. I've asked. They've never understood the question. * No DHCP. You have to manually set IP, gateway, DNS. * DNS occaisionally non-responsive. It stops responding for a few minutes or is just slow. Happens once or twice a month. * When I had a 1.5Mbps, I noticed little appreciable difference from 256Kbps. That could partly have been external to them, of course. They weren't able to tell me what their upstream connection was when I asked. * They aren't particularly technical. Other than reverse DNS, I've never really asked them much though. I don't use their POP or SMTP servers, so I can't comment on that. Their news server expires pretty quickly and occaisionally stops responding for 10-15 minutes. I would recommend GSInet. plug I will recommend MV Communications (www.mv.net or 629-) first, if it is available. I've worked with them for years and will always push them. They have always been a joy to work with. Technically knowledgable, very accomodating. /plug -- Dan Jenkins ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Rastech Inc., Bedford, NH, USA --- 1-603-624-7272 *** Technical Support for over a Quarter Century ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: Opinions on GSInet DSL and/or Actiontec DSL modem/router products
Dan Jenkins wrote: [...] plug I will recommend MV Communications (www.mv.net or 629-) first, if it is available. I've worked with them for years and will always push them. They have always been a joy to work with. Technically knowledgable, very accomodating. /plug I also recommend MV Communications, for the same reasons: joy to work with, astute. I had to dump a non-performing ISP in December, and MV went more than an extra mile to help me get disentangled from what had become a real mess, and to rescue my domain from the Network Solutions junta. It cost them more time than they'll be able to make up from the modest fees they charge. They also appear to be constantly working on and improving their service. I've seen several significant upgrades since I've been with them. (Plug? It's the least we can do. If anyone has a choice between Comcruft and MV, it isn't a choice.) -Bill ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: Opinions on GSInet DSL and/or Actiontec DSL modem/router products
Dan Jenkins wrote: Cons: * No reverse DNS for IP numbers. I've asked. They've never understood the question. What are the implications of this? I will recommend MV Communications (www.mv.net or 629-) first, if it is available. Unfortunately, they don't list Dunbarton, probably because we have an independent phone company. Thanks, Larry ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
RE: Opinions on GSInet DSL and/or Actiontec DSL modem/router products
Dan Jenkins wrote: Cons: * No reverse DNS for IP numbers. I've asked. They've never understood the question. What are the implications of this? Some FTP sites will not let you connect, some web sites won't let you into secure information.. For some reason they use the DNS name as proof of your location. I will recommend MV Communications (www.mv.net or 629-) first, if it is available. Unfortunately, they don't list Dunbarton, probably because we have an independent phone company. UGH, Dunbarton has the WORST phone company.. the only place I know of that makes a call to the next town (Goffstown, also where the kids go to school) is long distance. They also put the phone lines in such a place on the poll that Dunbarton can't get cable. If the cable lines go above the phone lines they are to close to the power lines, if they put the cable lines below the phone lines then they are to low on the polls (trucks could hit them). I've VERY suprised you can even get DSL in Dunbarton ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: Opinions on GSInet DSL and/or Actiontec DSL modem/router products
Travis, Travis Roy wrote: Dan Jenkins wrote: Cons: * No reverse DNS for IP numbers. I've asked. They've never understood the question. What are the implications of this? Some FTP sites will not let you connect, some web sites won't let you into secure information.. For some reason they use the DNS name as proof of your location. Can you give me some example sites? I will then follow up with them to show them the problem it causes. UGH, Dunbarton has the WORST phone company.. the only place I know of that makes a call to the next town (Goffstown, also where the kids go to school) is long distance. I guess it doesn't bother me since my hometown in CT had the same situation, which has since changed. I know there was a push in Dunbarton to make Goffstown toll-free, but I think it would have almost doubled the cost of residential service. I know they have various regional plans were you pay a higher rate and get a larger toll-free area, so that is probably what families with talkitive teens do. They also put the phone lines in such a place on the poll that Dunbarton can't get cable. If the cable lines go above the phone lines they are to close to the power lines, if they put the cable lines below the phone lines then they are to low on the polls (trucks could hit them). I've never heard this as reason. The reason I've always heard for Dunbarton not having cable is that the Board of Selectmen have always insisted that the whole town must be wired, not just the high density section near Goffstown and Weare. Since a good part of town has 300 foot lot frontage requirements, no cable company has found it finacially feasable. Now that a lot of people have dishes, I doubt we'll ever have cable. I've VERY suprised you can even get DSL in Dunbarton It's one independent phone company teaming up with another (Granite State which owns GSInet). And since they've run fiber to remote stations, one is at the end of my road, most if not all of Dunbarton can get DSL. Another side benefit of a small independent phone company is that once I decide to get DSL, they'll be out the next day to hook it up. How quickly does Verizon move?! Larry ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
RE: Opinions on GSInet DSL and/or Actiontec DSL modem/router products
Can you give me some example sites? I will then follow up with them to show them the problem it causes. Sorry no, I had a problem back when I used M1 and I lost my reverse, it took me MONTHS to get them to fix it, but I don't remember the site that was giving me trouble. ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
RE: Opinions on GSInet DSL and/or Actiontec DSL modem/router products
I have MV Communications for my DSL with a Westel DSL modem like this: http://ebay3.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_aba3457ed36aef8e5393e11d18815f4b/i- 1.JPG No PPPoE crap, the TOS/AUP is basically don't spam, don't bother other, other then that we don't really care. I pay $85/month for 768/768 ADSL, never had a problem. I used to work there so they gave me a few extra static IPs then a normal person but the dynamic IPs I get have never changed. They give you control of your reverse DNS. I would very highly reccomend them. On a side note I told them about the manchesterwireless.org project (free wireless off our DSL) any normal ISP would usually throw a hissy fit. MV not only didn't care, they offered a few months of free co-location space if we needed it and to let them know how the DSL held up. Also a site that I host (www.guster.net run by a friend) generated over 30gigs of traffic one month, I told them about it and said I was going to thottle the site and they said I didn't have to and they didn't care. Now that's an ISP. (I currently have 2 linux server on it, an Airport base station supporting a Powerbook and a linux laptop, a windows box, and a G3 mac. I also have a cable going to the neighbors apt. [also okay with MV] where he's running a cisco access point supporting manchester wireless, an openbsd box, a windows box, a laptop, and a Sparc 5) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Larry Cook Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 3:36 PM To: GNHLUG Subject: Opinions on GSInet DSL and/or Actiontec DSL modem/router products I'm considering getting DSL through GSInet (http://www.gsinet.net). They sell Actiontec (http://www.actiontec.com) DLS modems and routers. Does anyone have any experience with either GSInet's DSL service or Actiontec products? I'm looking for both good and bad experiences in general and any specific Linux issues to be aware of. Thanks, Larry ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
